Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar: Boy Jumps From Mountain, Parents Die While Trying To Save Him |WATCH VIDEO

· Free Press Journal

Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar: Three members of a family died in a tragic incident at Khawayla Dongar in the Tisgaon area of Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar on Friday. An 18-year-old boy who had gone to the mountain with an apparent intention to end his life jumped from a height. His father fell while trying to save him, and his mother later jumped from the mountain after witnessing the deaths.

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The deceased have been identified as 18-year-old Kunal Muralidhar Chandwade, his father Muralidhar Chandwade and mother Sangeeta Chandwade. The family was reportedly from the Devlai-Satara area.

According to nearby residents, Kunal had been on the mountain since around 10 am and was seen moving around the area. When residents realised that he might attempt suicide, they tried to persuade him to return safely. Information about the incident soon spread in the nearby area, following which his parents and other residents reached the spot.

Muralidhar and the residents repeatedly tried to convince Kunal not to take the extreme step. Witnesses said that Muralidhar stayed near his son and tried to reason with him for around 20 minutes. However, Kunal did not respond to their pleas.

Muralidhar eventually moved closer to Kunal in an attempt to grab and save him. Kunal suddenly jumped from the mountain. While trying to catch his son, Muralidhar lost his balance and fell into the deep gorge along with him. Both father and son died in the fall.

Sangeeta was also present at the spot when the incident occurred. After seeing her husband and son fall to their deaths, she was reportedly left in shock. She then jumped from the mountain and died.

Police and fire brigade personnel also reached the spot after receiving information about the incident. The deaths of all three family members left residents and others present at the scene shocked.

The reason behind Kunal's decision to take the extreme step is not yet known. Police are investigating the circumstances that led to the incident.

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